Vauxhall Astra reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 914,157 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 914,157 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 57% of Vauxhall Astra cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — in line with the 61% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in emissions & leaks.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Astra tends to fail
Share of Vauxhall Astra cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on emissions & leaks. Holds up better than average on seat belts, steering.
Common questions
Is the Vauxhall Astra reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Vauxhall Astra is about average for its age: 57% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give emissions & leaks a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Vauxhall Astra?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Vauxhall Astra in 2024: up to 3 years, 90%; 4 to 7 years, 82%; 8 to 12 years, 70%; and 13 years and older, 57%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Vauxhall Astra MOT?
For Vauxhall Astra cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are emissions & leaks (5.8% of tests vs 3.8% fleet).